Powertech Labs Looking for Director of Finance at Surrey, BC Full Time

Powertech Labs is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Finance to join our team. This position reports to the Senior Director, Corporate Services and Business Operations, and will work closely with the CEO and President and other members of the executive team to ensure the company achieves its strategic and financial goals.

As the Director of Finance, you will be responsible for managing the financial operations of the company, including accounting, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management. The successful candidate will be able to troubleshoot complex challenges, role-models a collaborative style of leadership, promotes excellent relationship-building and demonstrates a high level of professionalism.

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement financial strategies, budget, policies, and procedures that support Powertech’s goals and objectives.
• Manage the accounting and financial reporting function, including the preparation and analysis of financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
• Serves as a key advisor to Powertech’s Senior Leadership team and the Board of directors.
• Develop and maintain updated monthly or quarterly financial reporting packages with appropriate information/schedules/data for different stakeholders ranging from Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer, Senior Leadership Team to Technical Directors.
• Provides expertise in the implementation of financial processes and strategies to enhance and maximize efficiencies in process and financial performance across the business.
• Directs the implementation and compliance of corporate-wide effective financial internal controls in the adherence to Financial Policy and associated internal control frameworks, including the financial risk management policies.
• Accountable for the submissions to BC Hydro for the BC Hydro Service Plan, Ten Year Forecast and other regulatory requirements like the Revenue Requirement Application requests.
• Take a leadership role in the budgeting, performance and management reporting for the business and lead the annual budgeting process and financial aspect of strategic and business planning.
• Oversee the treasury function, including cash management, debt financing, and investment management.
• Uphold compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Address evolving and complex financial issues and review transactions to confirm IFRS compliance and develop workable solutions or options as necessary.
• Coordinate the development of an integrated tax planning compliance process for Canadian, U.S. & international taxes from a project basis to enterprise-wide requirements. Ensure compliance with local, provincial, and federal government reporting and filing requirements.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies and practices to minimize financial and operational risk.
• Manage the company’s relationships with investors and analysts.
• Develop and implement financial controls to ensure the integrity of financial data.

Powertech Labs is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. If you are a results-driven, senior Finance leader with a passion for financial management and a commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

ABOUT POWERTECH
Innovation: We have over 30 years of experience specializing in testing and engineering services. We also provide a range of products including a full suite of hydrogen fueling solutions supporting the transformation of the transport sector, power system software used by utilities and consultants around the world for planning and operating complex power systems and a range of equipment for extending the life of equipment used by utilities. Through constant investment, our 15 accredited, state-of-the-art laboratories provide a one-stop service to our global customer base.

Growth: As we expand and grow our services and revenue from both new and return customers, we are always looking for staff who are driven by the desire to grow, develop and leave an impact on society. Our technical staff are industry recognized experts including professional engineers, scientists, technologists, and technicians from a wide range of engineering and science disciplines. Contributions from these talented employees allow us to offer a range of forward-looking technology services to help clients advance technology, solve complex problems and maximize asset performance. Our in-house Corporate Team spanning Business Development, Marketing, IT, Finance, Human Resources, Quality, Health, Safety & Environment provide the skills needed to assist our experts in serving customers. If you are interested in building your professional profile in this niche industry; you would be a great addition to our team.

Diversity and Collaboration: We believe our workplace should reflect the society in which we operate. We are a collaborative, diverse group of people who care about technology and service excellence, and throughout collective experience we are driven to make an impact. I

Competitive Salary: Powertech thrives on being entrepreneurial and innovative while having the advantage of BC Hydro as our sole shareholder. This relationship means that we can provide competitive salary, performance salary adjustments and a suite of enviable best-in-class employment benefits to our staff. Our generous vacation amplifies our commitment to ensuring our employees a heathy work-life balance.
If you want to be a part of a growing clean technology company that is impactful and working towards a common goal of accelerating the world towards a net zero carbon future, come and join our team.

Powertech Labs is an equal opportunity employer. We include everyone. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of visible minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. We are also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and while working at Powertech Labs.

If you require support applying online because you are a person with a disability, please contact us at [email protected]

Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will be required as a pre-condition to employment. Powertech has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires employees to have a full series of COVID-19 vaccine and provide proof of vaccination on request. This Policy is currently suspended but may resume at Powertech’s discretion. While the Policy is suspended, all new employees are required to disclose their vaccination status to Powertech.

For Powertech Lab positions, the flexible work model options are different due to their specific operational requirements and details will be discussed at the interview stage.
To learn more about Powertech Labs Inc., visit us at https://www.powertechlabs.com.

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